Tuifly (X3)

TUIfly is a German low cost airline based in Hannover offering both scheduled low cost flights and charters. It is the third largest airline operating in Germany after Lufthansa and Air Berlin.

Identity Card

IATA code: X3

Number of serviced cities: 36

Main Hub: Hannover Airport (HAJ)

Alliance: TUI Airlines

Fleet: 39 aircraft

Loyalty rewards program: FriendChips

History of TUIfly

TUIfly appeared out of a merger between Hapag Lloyd Flug and Hapag Lloyd Express in 2007. Soon after taking the skies with a new branding, the airline gave up its Leipzig/Halle base to concentrate on Cologne/Bonn. In 2008, TUIfly almost merged with Eurowings and Germanwings (both low cost brands owned by Lufthansa). The merger was unsuccessful.

In 2009 however, TUI Travel took a 20% stake in Air Berlin, the second largest airline in Germany. As part of the deal, 17 TUIfly aircraft were leased to Air Berlin, who took over all of TUIfly's city connections. Today the airline concentrates on the charter market.

Entertainment: TUIfly welcomes all passengers to bring their own electronic devices to use during the flight including laptops, iPads/Pods and other gadgets. Need something to read? Be sure to visit the news kiosk before boarding.

Baggage Allowances

Cabin: Passengers may bring one piece of hand luggage onboard weighing up to to 5kg with the following dimensions: 55 x 40 x 20 cm.

Checked: Put up to 20kg in the hold, free of charge. Infants under the age of two are also eligible to bring their own carry-on and checked luggage.

Excess: Overweight bags are charged per kilo at the airport at a rate of €10/kg. No individual item may weight more than 30kg. Alternatively you can purchase additional weight allowance online in the form of vouchers for much cheaper rates than at the airport.

Discounts and Special Offers

TUIfly constantly has fare deals on. The best way to keep track of them is to set yourself a fare alert on liligo.com and check the prices often.